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Reality is I am not perfect, neither are you perfect…. no one is perfect.
The mind battle is not an easy war to fight in the slightest. Yet battles which take place in this mine field, are yet to be openly spoken about. Tactics to overcome being mentally overthrown are not shared or discussed. Many have taken to the grave wisdom on how to practically deal with matters of the mind, and the grave has also taken many, many of whom lacked support through their mind wars, and succumbed to the lies of the evil one, imbedded all over social media platforms. Lies which say you will never be good enough and you will never measure up. Worst of all lies which state ‘YOU ARE NOT WORTH LOVING’.

Are people blind and oblivious to the truth. The thoughts of the mind are the strongest contenders any human being will ever have to face, and stand up against in their lifetime. Why is this not written about in any of our history books, or taught in schools? Its about time we start addressing mind matters. The time to talk is NOW! The time to ACT is NOW!

And you know what I THANK GOD for the bible, for His word, FOR TRUTH. Which tells me that I can come to Him as I am, no need to change my outward appearance or personality cos He simply ADORES me. I rejoice in the fact that I am wonderfully made (note to self His words concerning me are FACT), fact: I am beautiful FULL-STOP. I boldly worship the king because I don’t have to exhaust myself trying to measure up to the worlds standards of perfection, KNOWING that I am made right through the blood of Jesus Christ. And ANY time I hear the words ‘I am not worth loving’, I remind satan that Jesus expressed I am worth dying for, when He hung on that cross! Thank God for victory, for my God is not dead, BUT resurrected and ALIVE. Therefore I too can have victory over EVERY mind battle.

Yes I may not be perfect,
BUT my suffering, hurts, and struggles are the ink in which I use to paint a perfectly beautiful story. A story of how love always prevails, and how hope never dies and how joy never runs out.

So don’t waste your suffering, use your life experiences both the good, and the ugly, to impart wisdom into another soul. For what the devil intended for evil, God turns around for good Genesis 50:20.

Today I’d like to encourage everyone to NEVER GIVE UP! If you have a dream/goal/mission which you know you MUST accomplish, go for it! If God has given you an assignment in life, He’s given it to you because He knows that you CAN do it, stop playing yourself down and giving endless excuses. There IS greatness within you, and you have been created to solve at least one problem in this world. The thing which we must all understand is that in life facing obstacles is inevitable, but you HAVE to know the truth that you can overcome every obstacle with the Lords help (Philippians 4:13). So I have decided to share some tips which I believe helped me!

1. Just start already. Stop talking and start doing, after all faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Step out in faith and take action. If God has confirmed He wants you to do something (launch a ministry, change career, relocate etc) and you’ve prayed about it, go for it! START NOW.2. Don’t despise a small beginning (Zechariah 4:10). Don’t spend your time getting frustrated because you cannot see immediate results. Remember just because you cannot see growth does not mean it’s not taking place. So keep on holding on! Growth/change can be a painful process, but remember that you are doing what you are doing to bring God glory. And I cannot forget to mention that it is always a great feeling to start something, but even GREATER to finish! So run your race with the intention of desiring to FINISH your race.3. Rely solely on God. As humans we are limited and I’m sure you’ve let people down before, so don’t be surprised/shocked when you sometimes go through moments when you feel alone/let down by people. You’ll face disappointments but remember God is your helper and your strength comes from Him ALONE (Psalm 121:1-2).

4. It can getlonely sometimes. You won’t be the first and neither will you be the last to experience loneliness. Even in the midst of a crowd you can feel alone, you may feel that no one understands you, or feel that nobody understands your calling. Remember GOD understands, He understands you, and He will NEVER leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5) ❤️.

Hey people its been a while, but I’m back and I hope you’ve all had an amazing Christmas!

So basically the main reason I decided to touch up on this subject is because recently I have passed through a tough season within my career, where I felt soooo frustrated with how things where going for me. I almost felt like I was going nowhere in life, I felt stagnant and of no use within the work place. To simply sum things up, I felt like giving up.

But I must say that there is ALWAYS light at the end of the tunnel. God helped me get through such a trying/frustrating period in my life, and is still helping me NOW (cause Lord KNOWS I NEED HIS HELP)! So today I am going to share some practical tips on what to do when faced with challenges within the work place.

1. When dealing with difficult people
– Don’t retaliate, don’t give them a reason to find fault in you (2 Corinthians 6:3). Play cool and be the bigger person, treat them kindly even if they are nasty as it would be like pouring burning coals on their head (Romans 12:20).
– Also as a believer I don’t believe in taking revenge (Romans 12:19). Just leave that person to God to deal with (He has the power to touch their heart).
– Pray about the situation, pray over the person and also pray for YOURSELF. Pray that God will bless you with self-control.

2. When feeling useless
– Remember you are created to solve a problem or problems on this planet.
– Look out for issues within your workplace which need a resolution. Don’t wait on someone to tell you to do a job, use your initiative!
– Talk to someone about your feelings, maybe a close family or friend who will be able to keep an eye on you, and give you wise advice.
– Talk to your manager and ask them to see if they can give you more responsibilities!

3. When you feel overworked
– Never do something you are unsure of, which could potentially put you, your coworkers, clients or patients at risk.
– Learn to say NO, no is such a powerful word. Say no to that extra shift that may compromise the time you spend with others, or the time that you have for yourself.
– Learn to ask for help!!! Don’t be afraid as humans we make mistakes and we don’t know it all. We all have our limitations.

Finally I’ll advice for you to TRUST God (2 Samuel 7:28). In all honesty work can be tough sometimes, but this is just life for you. Life is not a bed of roses, but our challenges do help us develop a better character. Seek God for guidance as it is necessary for you to ensure that you are in the right career. Live intentionally/with purpose. Remember to work as if you are working for the Lord, rather than for man (Colossians 3:23).

Once again apologies for the delayed post, I’d just like to take the time to say a big thank you to every consistent follower of my blog posts, even though I’m not so consistent in posting, love you guys dearly!

One of the main issues which has been tugging on my heart strings, is the very big question which I believe most human beings have! ‘Why do good things happen to bad people’. I have had so many questions to ask God lately after hearing bad news, after bad news, after bad news. It can be very overwhelming when so many negative things happen to you at the same time, you pretty much feel snowed under. I was so angry at the fact that a few young people I knew of passed away, I just couldn’t comprehend why such things were happening.

But then God spoke out to me, saying He has feelings to, He cares just as much as we humans do when a loved one dies (psalm 116:15). God also pointed me to the fact that a lot of the evil taking place around the world is as a result of human hands e.g. murder, rape, war, toxic chemicals being used to make food, cutting corners when building in order to save money at the expense of another human beings life, corruption etc, the list goes on. As human beings we have the responsibility to look after our planet earth Genesis 2:15. The truth is that when we do not look after that which is around us, of course things are bound to fall apart and go wrong.

Also what I’ve noticed is that when tragedy strikes people join together and become much closer than before. Deaths bring family members together who haven’t met together in decades. Terror attacks lead people to give a helping hand to a human being they’ve never seen before, people are touched to give and to pray for others. All this leads me to the passage ‘What the enemy meant for evil, God intended it for good ‘Genesis50:20. God also had to point me to the fact that there is NO evil in Him, God doesn’t send evil into our lives, which can be very heard for our minds to digestive at times.

It then dawned on me that we shouldn’t be asking the question ‘why do bad things happen to good people’ as it doesn’t solve any problems. What we should be asking is ‘what good can come out of this bad situation’.

We shouldn’t wallow in self pity, neither should we surround ourself with pessimistic individuals. During bad times we ought to look at what we can learn from the situation, see how we can bring peace to others during their challenges and also look for doors of opportunity.

What we must also try to remember, is that when going through challenges we build up our character and endurance 2Corinthians 6:4-6. Hardships provide us with the chance to trust in God, and we learn not to become solely dependent on ourselves.

Furthermore we must understand that the most brutal murder of all, of an innocent man, brings hope for ALL mankind. Jesus death on the cross brings salvation to all those who believe, free of charge. He was whipped so that we can be healed, and His hands were pierced so our sins can be forgiven Isaiah53:5. What a bloody yet beautiful site.

Finally I’d just like to encourage the church to be a light in darkness, especially in this day and age where there is so much evil around us. We should be reaching out to the troubled in the community, helping those who have faced tragedies. For churches in England (around London to be precise), how can we reach out to the Grenfell tower victims, or to families devastated by the recent London terror attacks? Also I’d like everyone to keep in mind that you don’t have to wait around for others in order for you to carry out an act of kindness, you can bring positive change as an individual. All it takes is for one person to rise up against injustice in order to make a difference.

Apologies for the inactivity on Christian lady after Gods own heart, it ’twas a tough/emotional end to 2016 for me. My mind felt like it was literally being shipwrecked by a wave of differing emotions. But the Lord is good and I can say that I felt the Spirit uplift me during my church’s NYE service.

So anyways imma cut to the chase. ‘DO NOT FEAR’ (Isaiah 41:10). I can fully understand why God repeatedly tells us in the bible that we should not fear (over 300 times). I believe this is because fear is something which every human being faces at some point throughout their lifetime. I would like to encourage you to not allow the fear of failure, to prevent you from fulfilling that which you are potentially destined, to achieve in life. If something doesn’t work out, just learn to move on. The good thing is you now know, not to repeat that same mistake again. Every single mistake you make, brings you closer to your breakthrough. If it means you have to try 1000 times, keep holding your head high all the way through the 999 unsuccessful attempts, knowing that with each attempt you become a better you.

And finally, I would love to encourage you not to live in constant fear of Satan and his demons! You MUST know that Christ has already defeated Satan for you! God is all powerful and is NOT the opposite of Satan. No one can compare to God, as He is the creator of ALL things, He made everything out of nothing (ex nihilo)! Did you know that demons SHUDDER (shudder: Is to tremble/shake as a result of fear)???!! Check out James 2:19 demons fear God.

I hope this short piece encourages, and motivates you to be ALL God has called you to be! Don’t give up on your innate gifting, which is unique to you, and you alone.

God bless guys and happy new year.
Love you all, and thanks for showing your support by reading this message.

Today on walk with me, I’ll be talking about HEALTH. Woop woop. For some reason there are many religious individuals who believe that the body is a necessary evil, which we have to put up with as long as we live on this earth. Some extremists also believe that we should never give our bodies any form of satisfaction! Well I disagree with that viewpoint quite a bit, and I will go onto discussing why!

One when God created Adam from the dust of the earth He said ‘His creation was good’ (creation being Adams body) [Genesis 1:31]. And if the human body is so evil, why would it be the place where God chooses to dwell (1 Corinthians 3:16)? (That is when a a person invites God into their life, professing Jesus as their personal Lord and saviour)! The bible says that our bodies are temples and have been bought by a high price (1 Corinthians 6:20). God doesn’t live in buildings built by human hands (That is not to say the presence of God cannot be manifested in a church building), but God chooses to live within us, once we accept Him as our Saviour! This tells me that the body is not evil, and it is not a sin to want to look after your body! After all If we consistently abuse our bodies, how can we expect God to use us for His glory, if we are continually run down and exhausted because of our unhealthy lifestyle.

I’ve kinda jumped onto the gym bandwagon over the past 6 months (I LOVE weightlifting by the way, just thought I’d share that fact lol), I feel that going to the gym to train my body, has helped me grow in my faith in Christ. It has led me to discipline myself in terms of having self-control when eating food, which helps me overcome gluttony (Philippians 3:19-20)! I have now developed a schedule that I like to stick to, which ensures that I plan my day ahead of time so that I stay organised. I always like to remind myself, that if I have time for leisure, I also should have time for God. I cannot allow my body to tell me I’m to tired to pray when I’ve spent over an hour at the gym (Most times I do pray before attending the gym, but I do like to have that quiet time in the evening, if I’ve had a busy/rushed morning). Training has highlighted to me how precious time is, and has helped me learn to put God first in my life. You may be asking how?, so I’m going to tell you just how!

Well going to the gym, has provided me with the open door to share my faith with people. The gym staff always tell me, ‘your different from others’, and ‘your so polite, there’s not that many polite people around anymore’. Now this tells me that I can evangelise to people, through living out the word of God! Furthermore people are beginning to notice my weight loss…YAAAY, this causes them to ask me questions on how I did it, which then provides me with the great opportunity to ENCOURAGE people. This is wonderful for me because encouragement is one of the gifting’s which God has blessed me with! So it’s great that I get to develop my gifting, whilst having fun, and bringing glory to God at the same time (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Just a quick note for us gym goers to take on board. Be very careful not to be self-obsessed or idolise your body. This is not a wise idea, because there is so much more to you than the ounces of muscle you have on your body (Luke 12:23). When that muscle begins to shrink, what becomes of your life then? Who will you be??? I know for some people weight lifting is a career, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, just don’t become so big headed, and prideful, as I’m sure you know, pride comes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). The devil also fell into the sin of pride, he wanted Gods glory, he wanted to be worshipped like God, but in the end his plan failed (Isaiah 14:12-15). Remember that God will never share His glory with anybody (Isaiah 42:8). But hey there’s nothing wrong with admiring Gods creation (your body), and ensuring that it is well groomed and looked after, because the bible does say we are SKILFULLY MADE (Psalm 139:14). And I do believe in order to preserve a skilfully handmade pot (our bodies) , we need to try to live a healthy lifestyle, if we are blessed with the opportunities to do so!

Anyways I hope you enjoyed reading this short post on health, and I pray it was beneficial to you. I also hope that you gained some clarity and biblical truths about the body, as I’m a firm believer of the statement that ‘if you know the truth you’ll be set free’ (John 8:31-32). I’d just like to inform you that I will be doing a follow up post on this topic, which will expose some ways that helped me lose weight. So yeah be prepared for more tips swinging your way! And don’t forget you are made in Gods image (Genesis 1:26), therefore your body is a beautiful sight before the eyes of God!

Good day ladies (& gents who may be passing through). Imma try and hit you up with a short post today (yeah I know my version of short is kinda long, but I’m trying).

I believe that it is VITAL to know who you are, main reason being because if you don’t, other people will try, and tell you who you are. And I know a guy who loves to tell people how worthless they are, and his name is Satan. The devil LOVES to whisper words into our ears, which he desperately wants us to believe, that are contrary to what God has spoken about us. So as you can see another reason to know yourself, is so that you don’t believe the lies of the devil!

During this point of time I’d just like for you to understand that, it is not always wise for you to trust your own self, to guide you to ‘knowing yourself’. Emotions are a bit like a roller-coaster, one minute they’re up, and the next they’re down! In life we can go through stages where we are sooo hard on ourselves. And Gods probably like ‘My child I’ve forgiven you, I love you, let’s not dwindle in the past, there’s so much I’ve got planned for us to do together’. One minute we feel beautiful, and the next we can stare at ourselves in the mirror in disgust. So I’d like to encourage you to start listening to what God has to say about you! He’s words are full of life, grace and TRUTH!!

When we do not know ourselves, we can easily fall into the trap of trying to be like others. We may even try to live a life like our parents, or another family member! But God doesn’t want us to live in our mummy or daddy’s shadow! He wants us to live a great and fulfilling life, the great and fulfilling life which He died for us to have! Do not live an unsatisfactory life, comparing yourself to every Sarah, Katherine or Jessica (these are just purely random names off the top of my head!). I’d also like to highlight that when one does not know thyself, there is a very high tendency for one to fall into sins such as self-pity, resentment towards God, lack of faith in God, ungratefulness etc. This is why I really want to drum it in, that it is VITAL that you know who you are!

Now I always like to look at the life of Jesus for the best examples on how to live a godly life. And the Spirit revealed to me through bible reading, that many people tried telling Jesus who He was! Some said ‘He is JUST a carpenter’s son’ (Mark 6:3). But Jesus knew there was more to Himself, than being the son of a carpenter. Do not allow the word ‘just’ or ‘only’ prevent you from achieving greater things in life. There is so much more to you than you realise! Some said nothing good comes from Nazareth, which was where Jesus was from, yet Jesus didn’t let such comments crush His faith (1 John 1:44-46). Some said Jesus was just a prophet (Matthew 16:14), and that is exactly what the majority of people thought about Jesus. During Christs triumphal entry, many thought He’d help save them from the Roman Empire, but Christ knew there was SOOOO MUCH MORE to Himself than that! He could save these people from the power of death and the grave itself. He could give them eternal life, if they’d only believe. Some said He was Elijah (I can just imagine Jesus laughing of such comments), but He knew He was NOT Elijah! Because Elijah didn’t die for mankind, that was not his purpose. Christ knew who He was, and what He had to do! He came to die, so He could save mankind. If He didn’t know who He was, I doubt Christ would have been able to go to the cross, and fulfil His purpose.

If you want to know yourself, you have to know God. For the fear of God is the beginning of all wisdom! Aristotle a philosopher once said that ‘knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom’. I partly agree with his statement, but I believe such knowledge can only be obtained through God (Proverbs 9:10), by having a personal relationship with Him. So do not be afraid to ask God for guidance in life, the Holy Spirit is there to be our guide. Ask God about what the specific tasks are, which He has created for you to do. There are many people who go through a stage in life not knowing what their purpose in life is, I myself at one point didn’t know what I was called to do! So don’t fret, you are not alone. I just don’t want anyone out there reading this post, to be one of those people who die not knowing!

So never let the area where you were born, or brought up in, be the reason you don’t achieve greatness in life. Don’t think because your parents are not rich, or well off, that you can’t succeed. Don’t let the enemy convince you that you can’t make it in life because of your race, sex, height, weight, or background. It is so sad to see a few people in life use such statements, as excuses as to why they have never achieved anything. Jesus didn’t let such statements stop Him, and neither should you!!!

Just below I have placed a table which shows how common lies used by the enemy can be replaced with the truth of God!

These kinds of thoughts can leave us feeling very low and even condemned. Thoughts along the lines of: ‘you’re not a ‘good Christian’’ or ‘you’re so weak in your faith, no Christian brother can appreciate you.’ Firstly we all go through difficult periods and seasons, and may fall short in our prayer life. The thing you have to realise is the Spirit of the Lord DOES NOT CONDEMN!! The Holy Spirit encourages us. If we are going through areas of dryness in our spiritual life, the Holy Spirit will not leave us feeling weak but rather strengthened with words such as ‘You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13), don’t give up on prayer.’ And to be honest most of the time we can also be so hard on ourselves, and just end up believing the lies and accusations of Satan (Revelations 12:10). Remember Christ came not to condemn the world but to SAVE the world (John 12:47). We just have to exercise patience and wait for Gods timing.

2) You’re single because you’re a boring person.

Oh man this lie of the enemy REALLY frustrates me KMT! It makes us feel like the God given hobbies and interests we have are worthless (obviously here I am talking of non-sinful practises which bring glory to God). When God created Adam and Eve He found beauty in them, they were good and were made in His likeness. Therefore who is Satan to say that you’re boring because you’d rather stay at home to bake or nap rather than go to a house party? Don’t let Satan rob you of what you are created to do, simply because he wants you to believe that you need to take interest in what you think ‘most guys’ take interest in, just so you have a higher chance in getting married quicker. There’s nothing wrong with not liking the colour pink, or being a girl who plays drums, or not liking your hair long, or not liking to wear skirts. Isn’t it better to feel loved for who you truly are? Remember the devil goes round like a roaring lion looking to kill, STEAL and to destroy (John 10:10). Don’t let him steal your talent. When you argue against Gods will for your life (Ecclesiastes 6:10), by trying to carry out interests you were not created for, you end up living an unfulfilled life.

3)You’re single because you don’t look good enough.

First of all let us just completely obliterate that lie of the devil with scripture. ‘You are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God (Psalm 139:14). So Satan can just stop right there. Ladies I know exactly how hard it is to try to keep up with the so called ‘feminine ideal’ us ladies are supposed to keep up with. I for one do not have the time to apply make up on before I go to work, and frankly I don’t see the need to, especially for my line of work. That’s just how I am, I am not here to force women to not wear make- up, there is absolutely nothing wrong with make-up in itself. The first thing I do when I get up is pray and read my bible, the next thing lined up on the list of things for me to do, is to shower and EAT (Food over make-up). I can’t lie I do tend to put on mascara for work and apply a lot of lip balm (you know how this dry weather can just affect ones lips lol).

But any who, never feel that you have to change the way you look, or start dressing a certain way before you can get a husband. I mean if you have become more modesty in your dressing because the Spirit has encouraged you to do so, that is a totally different story. Don’t feel pressured to dress a ‘certain way ‘ because you want to please a ‘certain man’. If the guy you are interested in is only concerned with your outer appearance, there’s a very strong possibility that maybe they are not the one for you. I would never encourage anyone to change their God given physical appearance, because you need to learn to love yourself and see what God sees in you. If you feel low and depressed about how you look, I’d encourage you to pray to your heavenly Father, and also tell another sister in Christ who could also encourage you and join you in prayer.

Finally I would just like you to remember that there is a man who loves you regardless of your annoying habits, strange quirks and how you look and smell when you get up in the morning. He loves you even though He knew that you would turn your back on Him. There is absolutely NOTHING you can do to make Him love you less, isn’t that just so AMAZING. And that man’s name is Jesus and He is GOD!! So I urge you not to worry, but just to wait patiently for His timing. You’re not going to have to have to marry that fresh uncle that’s old enough to be your dad, because you feel he’s the only guy left for you. If God has promised you that He will bless you with a husband He will, because He is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19). He’s preparing your husband for you and He will bless you FAR BEYOND what your mind can imagine (Ephesians 3:20). It is also very important that you do not idolize marriage, in your time of singleness direct your focus onto the things of God.

Hey everyone, hope you are doing well and are blessed AND enjoying life.

Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just looking through encouraging Facebook statuses regarding God, and just thinking if you had said exactly the same thing, you would receive A LOT less likes? Or seeing pictures of individuals doing God’s work, with comments of praise from their friends and family. And then you take a glance at your Facebook wall, and see hardly any comments. Just thought Andy Mineo ‘Superhuman’ song expresses the point I’m trying to make here concerning comparison from 2:54-3:02 lol http://youtu.be/7BF88Y4i1Vg, but I’d encourage you to listen to the whole song if you have the time. Sometimes this can leave you asking yourself ‘What am I doing wrong?’, or leave you with thoughts such as ‘I am less of a ‘good Christian’ when compared to so and so’. Well I am here to tell you DO NOT COMPARE YOUR LIFE WITH OTHERS. Comparing yourself with others can lead you to developing feelings of self-pity, envy, jealousy, bitterness and so many other sinful feelings. Also God loves us all equally so there is nothing you can ever do to make Him love you more or less.

First and foremost I would like to tell you that whatever you do for the kingdom of God will NEVER go unnoticed by God. God see’s your heart and we surely reward you, once you are doing His work with the right heart and with good intentions (desiring to do things for the glory of God and God alone). Also remember that God will always acknowledge those whose hearts are FULLY COMMITTED to Him (2 Corinthians 16:9). So do not feel discouraged or feel that if you are not part of a so called ‘elite’ ministry then your work for God is not valuable. That is a pure lie of the enemy.

God needs people to work in smaller communities and churches. If everyone served at big churches who would be left to serve and minister to those in smaller communities or unreachable areas, and vice versa? As Paul mentions every part of the body is vital, do not look down on the work or responsibility God has given you. If the eyes said to the body I want to be like the legs or said i no longer need the rest of the body anymore, how would the body function (1 Corinthians 12:14-31)? We need to learn to be humble, this is especially essential for cases where God calls one into a different area of ministry. If we feel that we are too big to help churches in poverty stricken countries, or it is not in our nature to help clean or set up at church, there is a SERIOUS problem somewhere. So please please please never look down on your responsibility or someone else’s.

Also when you constantly compare yourself with others, you can end up embarking on journeys which God has not planned for your life. This can lead to multiple unnecessary failures, loss of valuable time and wasting of money. Ecclesiastes 6:10 states ‘Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s no use arguing with God about your destiny’. You may also notice feelings of lack of satisfaction if you try and go against the pathway which God has set out for you. You may never find joy and contentment as you will not be doing what God created you to do.

Ministry is not about building your own massive empire, but about being available for God to use you as a vessel to win souls. Proverbs 11:30 states that ‘He who wins souls is wise’, so go out there and be fishers of men (this includes all of humanity so women and children included lol). I from experience know that there are many individuals who preach out of envy and jealousy, I mean even Paul speaks of this in Philippians 1:15. Yes the good news is still spread, but with the wrong motives. We all have the same purpose as believers, and that is to win people for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. As Paul states ‘The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work ’ (1 Corinthians 3:8). So avoid turning things into a competition, forget all that ‘my church is more powerful than yours’ and ‘oh I can only feel the Spirit move at so and so church, cos the choir be nailing every note on point.’ Just remember that it is the same Spirit which gives the different gifts to those within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:4).

Well enough of that said, in all honesty I just want every single believer out there to feel encouraged. Keep doing the work God has called you to do, it may not be a smooth journey but keep relying on God almighty. Do not look down on what God has called you to do, because that is what you call being prideful, whether you believe it or not. And finally if you do not know what your purpose in life is…. ASK GOD!!! He is the potter and we are the clay, therefore He knows us best, and would be the best person to ask (Isaiah 64:8).

First of all let us go through who the Holy Spirit (Spirit) is. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity (Triune God), and has the job of being Christ’s representative on earth. In Luke 24:49 Jesus says “I am going to send you what my Father has promised, but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high”. From this we can gather that the Holy Spirit is a gift from Jesus to believers (His children). The Holy Spirit has the function of ministering to us by revealing what Jesus has obtained from the Father. This is made clear in John 16:14-15 ‘He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.All that belongs to the Father is mine.That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you’.

The Holy Spirit is also known as a helper, guide, teacher, comforter and the Spirit of grace(Hebrews 10:29). One of the fruits of the Spirit is gentleness (Galatians 5:23), God cannot ask us to be gentle if He Himself is not gentle. With that said this would mean that the Holy Spirit will never force Himself on someone as He is gentle in nature. If you do not make the effort to deepen your relationship with God, the Holy Spirit will not in any way force you to do so. Ever heard the saying that ‘you cannot do anything without the Holy Spirit’ which is a very valid point as Zechariah 4:6 reads ‘So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD Almighty”. Well now why don’t we look at the other side of the coin ‘The Holy Spirit will not do anything without the believer’. We need to understand that are bodies are the temple of God and that God requires people who will surrender their life to Him. This is so that God can use us as vessels in order for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to preach the gospel to others, and also empowers us to pray and carry out miraculous signs and wonders. Where the Spirit is, is where the presences and glory of God can be manifested. There are many cases in the bible which show this, for example Genesis 1:2-3 ‘The earth was empty, a formless mass cloaked in darkness. And theSpirit of Godwas hovering over its surface. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light’. So as we can see, where the Spirit was, the power of God was also. Life was brought into existence, from a lifeless situation. There are many scriptures which point out that the Spirit brings life for example 2 Corinthians 3:6 ‘He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life’. And John 6:63 ‘The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you, they are full of the Spirit and life’.

We as believers have the responsibility to press on in their faith, to ask God for more. Just as a baby grows we should aspire to grow and develop in Christ. We should not be content with there being no advancement in our spiritual life, we shouldn’t be satisfied with staying in the same place all our lives. We should desire to explore our wonderful potential, or else we will end up living a life of defeat.

The topic of the Triune God can be very confusing, and you also have varying doctrines regarding the Holy Spirit. This is because some people believe that we have the Spirit at the point of our conversion, whilst others believe that we should seek to encounter the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is not a straight forward topic of discussion, and I intend to discussion this subject in future posts to come by Gods grace. The point I’m trying to make here is that it is impossible to live a full, triumphant and fruitful Christian life without the Holy Spirit.